Undercover at CattleCon: Ranchers & Insiders Expose How Tyson, JBS, Cargill, & National Beef Secretly Control America's Beef Market.
The OMG team did a deep dive, going undercover at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. We spoke with beef industry insiders and ranchers about the top four companies, Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef, which dominate U.S. beef processing.
These four companies process the majority of U.S. beef. Over time, dozens of smaller processors merged into four major companies now known as the “Big Four.”
“They [Big Four] are buying like all the companies in the United States… so they don’t have competition.”
“They [Big Four] can knock you out of this industry in two seconds.”
“They [Big Four] closed all the markets — all the markets are theirs in Brazil and now in the U.S.”
In November 2025, President Trump tweeted that cattle prices were falling while boxed beef prices kept rising, calling it “fishy.” With the Department of Justice urging action over possible price manipulation by major meatpackers, we decided to investigate and do something about it.
Our team spoke directly with ranchers and industry partners, documenting firsthand how the “Big Four” dominate the market and impact pricing.
As beef prices climb, many cattle producers say they have little influence over the prices they receive, raising questions about how costs are set from the ranch to the store shelf.
The Department of Justice has looked into whether the biggest beef companies have too much control over the industry and whether they worked together to raise prices.
The “Big Four” companies deny any wrongdoing, insisting that prices are driven solely by supply and demand.
Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef control most of the U.S. beef industry, raising serious questions about who really sets the price. So when you see higher prices at the grocery store, it’s worth asking why.
This may explain why your steak keeps costing more.
The OMG team did a deep dive, going undercover at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. We spoke with beef industry insiders and ranchers about the top four companies, Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef, which dominate U.S. beef processing.
These four companies process the majority of U.S. beef. Over time, dozens of smaller processors merged into four major companies now known as the “Big Four.”
“They [Big Four] are buying like all the companies in the United States… so they don’t have competition.”
“They [Big Four] can knock you out of this industry in two seconds.”
“They [Big Four] closed all the markets — all the markets are theirs in Brazil and now in the U.S.”
In November 2025, President Trump tweeted that cattle prices were falling while boxed beef prices kept rising, calling it “fishy.” With the Department of Justice urging action over possible price manipulation by major meatpackers, we decided to investigate and do something about it.
Our team spoke directly with ranchers and industry partners, documenting firsthand how the “Big Four” dominate the market and impact pricing.
As beef prices climb, many cattle producers say they have little influence over the prices they receive, raising questions about how costs are set from the ranch to the store shelf.
The Department of Justice has looked into whether the biggest beef companies have too much control over the industry and whether they worked together to raise prices.
The “Big Four” companies deny any wrongdoing, insisting that prices are driven solely by supply and demand.
Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef control most of the U.S. beef industry, raising serious questions about who really sets the price. So when you see higher prices at the grocery store, it’s worth asking why.
This may explain why your steak keeps costing more.
They attacked salt, we got low-sodium processed food loaded with sugar and MSG.
They attacked red meat, we got protein shakes with seed oil fillers and artificial sweeteners.
They attacked whole milk, we got skimmed milk and oat drinks with rapeseed oil.
They attacked lard, we got Crisco, spray butter, and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter."
The replacements are always cheaper to produce, more addictive, and worse for you.
This is not a coincidence. It is a business model.
https://x.com/i/status/2026034218057469996
Profits over human health. Every time.
They attacked red meat, we got protein shakes with seed oil fillers and artificial sweeteners.
They attacked whole milk, we got skimmed milk and oat drinks with rapeseed oil.
They attacked lard, we got Crisco, spray butter, and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter."
The replacements are always cheaper to produce, more addictive, and worse for you.
This is not a coincidence. It is a business model.
https://x.com/i/status/2026034218057469996
Profits over human health. Every time.
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They attacked salt, we got low-sodium processed food loaded with sugar and MSG.
They attacked red meat, we got protein shakes with seed oil fillers and artificial sweeteners.
They attacked whole milk, we got skimmed milk and oat drinks with rapeseed oil.…
They attacked red meat, we got protein shakes with seed oil fillers and artificial sweeteners.
They attacked whole milk, we got skimmed milk and oat drinks with rapeseed oil.…
DO NOT EAT WHEAT THINS
Wheat Thins are now banned in Japan, the UK, and several parts of Europe due to their content of BHT, a synthetic preservative linked to endocrine disruptions, organ-system toxicity, and an increased risk of certain cancers. Regulators in these regions cited potential long-term health risks as the reason for the ban, prioritising consumer safety.
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is commonly used to prolong shelf life in processed foods, but studies have raised concerns about its impact on hormone regulation, liver and kidney function, and overall cellular health. These bans reflect growing scrutiny over additives with possible chronic health effects.
Consumers in affected regions are advised to check ingredient labels carefully and opt for products free from BHT and other controversial preservatives. The move highlights the importance of transparency and regulation in the food industry to protect public health.
Wheat Thins are now banned in Japan, the UK, and several parts of Europe due to their content of BHT, a synthetic preservative linked to endocrine disruptions, organ-system toxicity, and an increased risk of certain cancers. Regulators in these regions cited potential long-term health risks as the reason for the ban, prioritising consumer safety.
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is commonly used to prolong shelf life in processed foods, but studies have raised concerns about its impact on hormone regulation, liver and kidney function, and overall cellular health. These bans reflect growing scrutiny over additives with possible chronic health effects.
Consumers in affected regions are advised to check ingredient labels carefully and opt for products free from BHT and other controversial preservatives. The move highlights the importance of transparency and regulation in the food industry to protect public health.
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Heavy Metals — listen up
“Cilantro & chlorella can remove 80% of heavy metals from the body within 42 days.”
“You can give yourself a blood transfusion by taking high amounts of chlorophyll.”
— Barbara O’Neill
✶ Chlorophyll is a must. It detoxes the body and works as a deodorant from the inside out. 🌿
✶ Helps decalcify the pineal gland.
✶ Anything with chlorophyll helps eliminate toxins.
✶ Chlorella contains one of the highest natural concentrations of chlorophyll.
✶ Chlorophyll-rich foods reduce radiation side effects by 50%.
✶ Chlorophyll is anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and loaded with antioxidants.
✶ Sprouting: expose fresh sprouts to sunlight before eating to increase chlorophyll absorption. ✨
“Cilantro & chlorella can remove 80% of heavy metals from the body within 42 days.”
“You can give yourself a blood transfusion by taking high amounts of chlorophyll.”
— Barbara O’Neill
✶ Chlorophyll is a must. It detoxes the body and works as a deodorant from the inside out. 🌿
✶ Helps decalcify the pineal gland.
✶ Anything with chlorophyll helps eliminate toxins.
✶ Chlorella contains one of the highest natural concentrations of chlorophyll.
✶ Chlorophyll-rich foods reduce radiation side effects by 50%.
✶ Chlorophyll is anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and loaded with antioxidants.
✶ Sprouting: expose fresh sprouts to sunlight before eating to increase chlorophyll absorption. ✨
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⚠️Texas American Rancher Says US Government Facilitating Plans For A Planned Food Shortage & Depopulation
Says Due To State Officials “Harvest Ready Cows Are Being Euthanized, Dumping Out Hundreds Of Thousands Of Gallons Of Milk, Plowing Vegetable Crops From Coast To Coast, Euthanizing Millions Of Chickens, Aborting Sows & Feeder Pigs, Preparing Us To Depopulate”
Says Due To State Officials “Harvest Ready Cows Are Being Euthanized, Dumping Out Hundreds Of Thousands Of Gallons Of Milk, Plowing Vegetable Crops From Coast To Coast, Euthanizing Millions Of Chickens, Aborting Sows & Feeder Pigs, Preparing Us To Depopulate”
This is absolutely insane
1 sandwich at Arby’s has 173 ingredients
Read that again
“I thought this was food until I read all 173 ingredients — This is the Meat Mountain sandwich, and yes, it is the winner of them all for the most ingredients, 173. It has 3,600 milligrams of sodium. It's a thousand calories (1275) and punches, 87 grams of protein”
Our food in America is not food, it’s a chemical science experiment
https://x.com/i/status/2026749834699624463
1 sandwich at Arby’s has 173 ingredients
Read that again
“I thought this was food until I read all 173 ingredients — This is the Meat Mountain sandwich, and yes, it is the winner of them all for the most ingredients, 173. It has 3,600 milligrams of sodium. It's a thousand calories (1275) and punches, 87 grams of protein”
Our food in America is not food, it’s a chemical science experiment
https://x.com/i/status/2026749834699624463